Paris Elementary School

Summary:

Paris Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Norway, Maine, with a student population of 385. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17, which is ranked 154 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paris Elementary School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 24.1% to 56.9% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Hebron Station School (19.3%) and Oxford Elementary (20.6%). Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been consistently lower than the state and district averages.

While Paris Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 11.9 in recent years, it has been struggling to maintain its academic standing compared to other elementary schools in the state. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from a high of 98 out of 261 Maine elementary schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 271 out of 290 in 2022-2023. Addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism and the needs of the school's large population of students from low-income families may be crucial for improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4 Hathaway Road
       Norway, ME  04271


(207) 743-7802

District: Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,727 Help


Students who attend Paris Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oxford Hills Middle School
High:    Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paris Elementary School ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School is 11.2. 6 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paris Elementary School is $16,727, which is the 4th highest among 7 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Paris Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17 154th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paris Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 48.02 106th 198 46.5%
2008 53.75 88th 195 54.9%
2009 49.24 110th 209 47.4%
2010 56.05 79th 193 59.1%
2011 40.19 124th 186 33.3%
2012 46.47 146th 258 43.4%
2013 58.47 98th 261 62.5%
2015 20.64 255th 284 10.2%
2016 26.81 209th 255 18.0%
2017 16.41 237th 256 7.4%
2018 25.64 211th 254 16.9%
2019 35.77 178th 258 31.0%
2021 14.72 185th 228 18.9%
2022 6.61 193rd 210 8.1%
2023 14.53 271st 290 6.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.39 29th 82 64.6%
2021 33.39 45th 64 29.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Paris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.14 98th 153 35.9%
2021 23.18 63rd 90 30.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Paris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.72 76th 153 50.3%
2021 16.17 76th 90 15.6%
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Rank History for White students at Paris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.83 24th 31 22.6%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paris Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 380 3 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 369 4 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2010 389 7 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 400 1 4 5 8 0 16 0 434
2012 426 1 4 11 8 0 17 0 467
2013 420 2 4 12 7 0 11 0 456
2014 399 3 4 12 6 0 17 0 441
2015 425 4 3 14 4 0 15 0 465
2016 434 2 4 12 2 0 10 0 464
2017 448 3 5 14 2 0 14 0 486
2018 412 1 4 12 1 0 17 0 447
2019 393 1 3 15 0 0 18 0 430
2020 371 1 3 22 0 0 19 0 416
2021 332 1 2 18 0 0 17 0 370
2022 347 2 2 22 1 0 16 0 390
2023 349 0 3 18 1 0 14 0 385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paris Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 392 41.1 9.5 60.5
2009 386 28.2 12.5 61.7
2010 412 28.2 14.6 68
2011 434 30.3 14.3 69.8
2012 467 31.5 14.7 n/a
2013 456 30.8 14.8 68.4
2014 441 29.8 14.7 71
2015 465 33.0 14.0 72.9
2016 464 35.0 13.2 69.4
2017 486 35.9 13.5 68.7
2018 447 37.9 11.7 71.8
2019 430 39.2 10.9 63.5
2020 416 33.0 12.6 63
2021 370 35.8 10.3 65.1
2022 390 32.6 11.9 60.8
2023 385 34.1 11.2 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paris Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 392 41.1 9.5 60.5
2009 386 28.2 12.5 61.7
2010 412 28.2 14.6 68
2011 434 30.3 14.3 69.8
2012 467 31.5 14.7 n/a
2013 456 30.8 14.8 68.4
2014 441 29.8 14.7 71
2015 465 33.0 14.0 72.9
2016 464 35.0 13.2 69.4
2017 486 35.9 13.5 68.7
2018 447 37.9 11.7 71.8
2019 430 39.2 10.9 63.5
2020 416 33.0 12.6 63
2021 370 35.8 10.3 65.1
2022 390 32.6 11.9 60.8
2023 385 34.1 11.2 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paris Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,682
2019 $12,154
2020 $12,840
2021 $18,383
2022 $15,403
2023 $16,727

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paris Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 178th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 271st of 290 Elementary schools
 24.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Paris Elementary School)47.772.4
 24.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17)42.772.3
 29.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Paris Elementary School)25.971.8
 45.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17)22.872
 49.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430385
 10.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian33
Hispanic1518
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White393349
 11.2%
Two or More Races1814
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%48.6%
 14.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paris Elementary School

Paris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Maine elementary schools.

Students at Paris Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Paris Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oxford Hills Middle School
High : Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Paris Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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